Denver November 2004 Election
Here's an article about campaign fundraising from the Rocky Mountain News [April 26, 2004, "Coloradans pony up election cash"]. From the article, "Coloradans have pumped more than $13 million into the coffers of federal candidates and political committees in just 15 months. And that's with the most expensive stretch of this election cycle yet to come."
The Denver Post looks at the November election and how it will play out for conservatives [April 25, 2004, "Philosophical split for GOP"]. From the article, "(David) Schultheis believes the conservative core in the House will gain four to six 'real strong fiscal and social conservatives' in November, putting them firmly in charge of the House leadership. In the Senate, where Republicans hold an 18-17 majority, Democrats hope to tip the balance in their favor come November and check House conservatives, Senate Minority Leader Joan Fitz-Gerald said. Meanwhile, (Mark) Larson hopes to be re-elected in November and to continue being a thorn in the conservatives' backside for two more years. The lawmaker, who at 6-feet-4-inches and 280 pounds towers over most of his colleagues, said he is not intimidated by his more conservative colleagues, in part because he does not fear for his job. 'If I don't get re-elected, I'll go fishing,' Larson said."
Here's an opinion piece on the subject from Gail Schoettler from the Denver Post [April 25, 2004, "Far right's grip may be weakening"]. Says Schoettler, "It would be a welcome change to return to a Republican leadership reminiscent of the late Gov. John Love and former state Sen. Dottie Wham. The moderate Republican politics they advocated focused on fiscal responsibility, personal privacy and choice, and tolerance for the views of others...Colorado's legislature has enough real problems to deal with, given the state's dismal fiscal and economic situation. Fortunately, a number of Republican legislators who have the votes to control the political agenda are backing a message that is very American. They are voting to ensure our liberties, not take them away. Coloradans can be thankful for this return to moderation in our state's politics."
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